Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile NW of US 206 · Structure no. 1100006
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,625
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,725 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek carry?
About 18,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce ST (cr 613) over Branch Shabakunk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.